101 Regiment Royal Artillery (101 Regt RA) is a specialist Army Reserve unit headquartered in Gateshead, with batteries dispersed across the North of England including Newcastle, Blyth, South Shields, and Leeds. It holds the unique distinction of being the only Reserve regiment equipped with the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Its primary role is to reinforce the Regular Army's 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team, specifically providing trained crews and support to work alongside 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery. This allows the regiment to deliver high-volume, long-range precision fire on the battlefield, ensuring the Army maintains a robust "deep strike" capability even during sustained high-intensity operations.
